If you’re anything like me, you probably started your meal prep journey with the best of intentions, batch cooking on Sundays, stacking perfectly portioned meals in your fridge like a Tetris master, and feeling like you had your life together. Then… reality hits!
For me, reality came in the form of a tiny, adorable, very needy human (also known as my first baby). Suddenly, my well-planned Sunday cooking sessions turned into a frantic game of “Can I cook an entire meal during naptime?” Spoiler alert: the answer was usually no.
And so, I did what any overwhelmed but still slightly ambitious parent would do, I hired a meal prep chef. Five years later, I can confidently say this was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Reasons You Should Hire a Meal Prep Chef
If you’re still on the fence, here’s why hiring a meal prep chef might just be the life-changing move you didn’t know you needed. I went ahead and listed out the top 5 reasons on why you should consider hiring a meal prep chef!
1. You Can Actually Afford It (Yes, Really!)
I know what you’re thinking: “A personal chef? What am I, a Kardashian?” But hear me out. Hiring a meal prep chef or any additional helping hands for that matter, isn’t about having someone whip up foie gras and soufflés every night. It’s about outsourcing the tedious parts of meal planning and cooking so you can eat well without losing your mind. (I mean, I am not the only one who hates cutting up onions… right?)
When you factor in the cost of groceries, wasted ingredients, and the sheer number of hours you spend planning, prepping, cooking, and cleaning, hiring a prep chef can actually be a budget-friendly solution. Plus, with a solid meal plan, you’re way less likely to impulse-buy that $8 fancy cheese that sounded good in the store but ends up getting moldy in your fridge. Ugh!
2. Your Time is Way Too Valuable
Remember free time? Me neither. Between work, family, and pretending to exercise, who has the hours to chop, sauté, and assemble weekly meals?
A meal prep chef hands you those hours back on a silver platter (sometimes literally).
No more scrambling to throw dinner together while your kids ask for snacks every three minutes. No more last-minute, stress-induced takeout orders. Just delicious, home-cooked meals ready to go, like magic, but real.
3. Fresh, Healthy, and High-Quality Meals (Without the Effort)
Meal prepping is supposed to be about eating better, right? But let’s be honest, sometimes “meal prep” turns into “eating sad containers of dry chicken and rice all week.” A prep chef, on the other hand, ensures your meals are fresh, flavorful, and actually enjoyable.
Many meal prep chefs (like mine!) use organic ingredients, locally sourced produce, and even homegrown herbs. That means you’re not just eating healthy, you’re eating better. And no offense to your five-day-old Tupperware salmon, but it just doesn’t compare.
4. The Convenience is Unreal
Picture this: It’s lunchtime. You’re in between Zoom meetings, your stomach is growling, and the only thing in your fridge is a half-eaten yogurt and a questionable avocado.
Now imagine this instead: You open the fridge and BAM, beautifully prepared meals, ready to heat and eat. That’s the power of a meal prep chef. It saves you from the dreaded “What’s for dinner?” debate and keeps you from resorting to yet another emergency pizza delivery day.
5. Kids Think It’s Fancy (So They Actually Eat It)
If you have kids, you know the struggle. One day they love broccoli, the next day it’s the most offensive thing they’ve ever seen. But something magical happens when a meal prep chef makes their food.
Maybe it’s the novelty, or maybe it’s because they know someone other than Mom or Dad made it, but my kids actually get excited about meals from our prep chef. It’s like when they refuse to eat your grilled cheese, but then devour the same thing at a friend’s house. I don’t get it, but I’m not questioning it.
Ready to Ditch the Dinner Struggle?
Hiring a meal prep chef isn’t just about food, it’s about reclaiming your time, energy, and sanity. And the best part? It’s way more attainable than you might think.
If you’re ready to explore hiring a meal prep chef (or need private recruiting services to find the right fit), let’s chat! Schedule a free 30-minute discovery call with me at Sage Haus, and let’s find the support that fits your lifestyle. Learn more here.
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